Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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